complete verse (Deuteronomy 16:12)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Deuteronomy 16:12:

  • Kupsabiny: “You must think about/remember that you, too, were slaves over there in Egypt. So, be careful to follow these laws/customs well.” (Source: Kupsabiny Back Translation)
  • Newari: “Do not forget the fact that you were living in Egypt as male and female slaves. So obey these decrees carefully.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
  • Hiligaynon: “Remember that you (plur.) were slaves there in Egipto, therefore follow very-well/good these statutes.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
  • English: “‘hen you celebrate these festivals by obeying these commands, remember that your ancestors were previously slaves in Egypt.’” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Translation commentary on Deuteronomy 16:12

This verse is almost the same as 15.15.

These statutes: see 4.1.

Quoted with permission from Bratcher, Robert G. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Deuteronomy. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2000. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .